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Overview
Summer Parties are the collective name given to launch events happening early each year for youth and young adults across Australia.
Summer Parties exist to build excitement and momentum for the upcoming year. These events aim to benefit youth ministries across Australia, allowing young people and youth leaders to grow in their connections with one another. The purpose is to create Summer Parties that youth and young adults want to attend and invite their friends to, perhaps for the first time.
Summer Parties lead by example. They model best practices and are high-quality and first-class in their application. During these events, young people can hear the Good News about Jesus and experience family and faith in a fun atmosphere. Summer Parties help build momentum for youth ministries and upcoming events later in the year.
There are two models for how we outwork Summer Parties across the Territory:
- Events that the Y&YA Team leads. These events are led by the Y&YA Secretary based in each Division and work with Regional Teams to deliver a large, divisional event.
- Local Events Connected Nationally. A framework and grant are available for rural and regional communities unable to attend a state event. The outcome is to support them in facilitating an exciting Summer Party in their region.
These events are about young people of The Salvation Army standing together, united across our nation to see the Good News message reach their friends, high schools, and communities.
Local Summer Parties
Available Resources:
- A grant of up to $500 upon approval of an application.
- Access to Canva templates for promoting the event.
- A speaker brief for the message "No Longer Lost".
- Media for the evening event. For example, a countdown, a welcome video and a pre-recorded message.
Apply here:
https://forms.office.com/r/GJbmFWm4sy
